Enough Poem by Paul Brookes
Enough
I learned a lesson early,
don't be seen.
wrap up tight into a hedgehog ball
spikes, spikes, spikes.
never look anyone in the eye
they might just know what you are.
if you don't put your head above the line
you won't get it shot off.
they say words don't hurt,
whoever they were lied
still lie, lie to cover hate.
we learn darkness and shadow are safe
blend, pretend, don't offend
become chameleon.
sometimes though you realise you have to come out
rise up from dusty knees
rise up from your dirt poverty
rise up, rise up, rise.
and shout and say
stop, enough, is enough, is enough.
the more I read this poem the more I love it 'wrap up tight into a hedgehog ball spikes, spikes, spikes.' 'we learn darkness and shadow are safe blend, pretend, don't offend become chameleon.' the wisdom in this line is obvious, so the appreciation focuses upon the originality
sadly even children learn this hiding lesson early, humanity and nature both need chameleon skins in this often cruel predation world
very well penned this logical masterpiece of work, it is full of poetic imagery and metaphor. it deserves 10++ keep writing and stay blessed
we learn darkness and shadow are safe blend, pretend, don't offend become chameleon.
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I would like to translate this poem
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4/25/2024 7:33:17 AM # 1.0.0.1119
I wrote the poem 'Mourn Innocence Lost In Children' inspired by the poem 'Enough' by the poet Paul Brookes and dedicated to Paul Brookes.